Applications Close on Sunday, 19 October 2025

Play a vital role in educating and engaging with the community to support positive compliance across our beautiful municipal area.

• Compliance role, including animal management, infrastructure protection and parking enforcement
• Permanent Full-time position ($79,071 per annum starting wage plus and on-call allowance)
• 15% employer superannuation
• Commuter use of a Council vehicle while undertaking on-call duties.

The Role

As the Municipal Inspector you will:

• Promote compliance through education and community engagement as the primary approach
• Provide timely, courteous advice to community members on legislative and by-law requirements
• Manage animal control duties including dog registrations, permits, and pound keeping responsibilities
• Conduct patrols and inspections across the municipal area with a focus on education before enforcement
• Investigate and resolve compliance matters fairly and equitably, using enforcement only when necessary
• Participate in educational campaigns to increase community awareness of compliance requirements

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent time management skills with ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong written communication skills and ability to interpret and apply legislation and by-laws
• Confidence and, ideally, experience dealing with animals, particularly livestock and dogs
• Proficiency in computerised systems, including Microsoft 365, records management and GIS systems

Why you’ll love it here

• Opportunity to make a positive difference through education-focused compliance work
• Variety in your role from office-based work to field patrols across our scenic municipal area
• A culture of improvement and togetherness
• Monthly rostered days off and flexible working arrangements
• Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development

How to Apply

Does this sound like you?

To be considered for this role your application must include a resume and short form application (no more than 2 pages) addressing your ability to meet the role requirements.

Applicants who fail to provide a short form application will not be considered.

The preferred candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.

For further information on this position, including a position description, visit www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/jobs or contact Raelene Watson, Senior Manager People & Safety, on (03) 6264 0300.